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🎉Today marks a significant milestone: the one-year anniversary of the opening of the Alliance Connector Segment (3C) – the final piece of the I-35W expansion. For three decades, dedicated efforts have transformed mobility in the rapidly growing #FortWorth and Northeast Tarrant County areas. The 3C project stands as a testament to the power of collaboration between public and private partners, all at no cost to taxpayers! Over the past year, we’ve seen the following impact: 🏗️ Haslet Corridor Construction: The 3C launch triggered the construction of the Haslet Corridor, enhancing regional connectivity. 🌐 Fort Worth-AllianceTexas Link: Improved connectivity between Fort Worth and AllianceTexas 📈 Enhanced Mobility: Civilians and goods now move more freely, benefiting #NorthTexas 💰 Economic Boost: Profit-sharing with TxDOT to fund other infrastructure needs across the state. 🚙 100K + Daily Commuters: More than 100,000 vehicles traverse this vital roadway daily. 🔗 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gGNsK3SH Ferrovial Cintra #TEXpressLanes #P3 #publicprivatepartnerships #managedlanes #mobilitysolutions #infrastructure #roadways #NorthTarrantInfrastructure Texas Department of Transportation North Central Texas Council of Governments Ferrovial Construction Webber

The Biden-Harris Administration has allocated $8.2 billion in new funding for 10 major passenger train projects across the U.S., with one high-speed rail line connecting Atlanta to Charlotte. Part of the Investing in America program, this initiative aims to create a planning framework for seven high-speed rail projects, marking a historic move. The Atlanta project, with an unspecified route between the city and Charlotte, is expected to generate jobs, offer faster travel options, boost economic opportunities, and reduce emissions. The feasibility of three commercial passenger rail routes branching from Atlanta will be studied with $1.5 million allocated. The broader plan allocates $66 billion to enhance American infrastructure and global competitiveness. Key projects include high-speed rail between California and Nevada, a Los Angeles-San Francisco line, and upgrades to existing rail routes in various states. #katiesellsatlanta #atlanta #charlottenc #masstransit #highspeedrail #atlantadevelopment #jobcreation #jobs #greenjobs #infrastructure

Credit to James Bickerton Jun 23, 2024 America is Embracing High-Speed Rail - Newsweek https://lnkd.in/gHqQb7hH Picture Credit to https://lnkd.in/gY9Ytxrd American voters overwhelmingly support the construction of new high-speed railways across the country according to a new poll conducted exclusively for Newsweek. The survey found 60 percent of eligible voters back additional construction against just seven percent who are opposed, with a majority also backing a ban on short-haul flights which can be covered by rail in less than two and a half hours. A new 171-mile high-speed line linking San Francisco and Los Angeles is currently being built by the California High-Speed Rail Authority, which hopes to later extend it to Sacramento and San Diego. Separately work began in April on a new 218-mile high-speed railway between Las Vegas in Nevada and southern California. In Texas there are proposals for two new high-speed lines connecting Dallas to both Houston and Fort Worth, though they remain in the preliminary stages.

In the world of transportation infrastructure, challenges - like a bridge closure - can seem daunting, overwhelming, and even a little discouraging. But sometimes, those challenges present opportunities, and when all is said and done, what started as a looming mountain emerges on the other side as a positive example of the power of teamwork and community. Read the stories behind the MT 41 bridge reopening: https://lnkd.in/gh4GAamz

Major upgrades are in the pipeline for Baltimore's Penn Station with a $108 million investment! This transformative initiative encompasses the restoration of the historic station headhouse, utility system updates, and the construction of a new entrance, train hall, waiting area, and operational facilities. This substantial infrastructure funding is part of President Biden's groundbreaking announcement of $16.4 billion for 25 passenger rail projects on Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor. It marks a significant stride towards realizing his vision for world-class passenger rail in the United States. The Northeast Corridor, stretching from Boston, MA, to Washington, DC, stands as the most heavily traveled rail corridor in the country, supporting an impressive 800,000 trips per day. This crucial stretch contributes to 20 percent of the U.S. Gross Domestic Product, serving the bustling metro areas of DC, Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York, and Boston. Discover more at https://lnkd.in/dbepGjG. #BaltimorePennStation #Railway #InfrastructureUpgrade

Why is US Infrastructure Lagging? Ever wondered why US airports and trains don’t measure up to those abroad? Or why our infrastructure received a C- grade? Watch our latest YouTube video to find out! Join the conversation and let us know your thoughts! #Infrastructure #Economy #ASCE #BipartisanInfrastructureBill #USInfrastructure

As cities and metropolitan areas grow, they increase their needs for a variety of infrastructure, including multiple transportation options. Axios ran a story this summer about multimodal infrastructure for the Research Triangle area in North Carolina. and the federal funding recently provided for it. Has your community or region been developing long-term plans to provide the transportation infrastructure it will require for a sustainable future? Transit options are usually only supported after great effort. While perusing through other stories on transportation, I also found one on the desire to restart a Southern rail line from Mobile to New Orleans. Hurricane Katrina took out that link and politics and other obstacles have interfered with a revived Amtrak line between those two points. Are there other possibilities for rail service which would connect those cities, such as more inland routes with spokes reaching out to coastal cities? #transportation #infrastructure #regionalexpansion #urbangrowth #transit #rail #passengerrail #transportationgrid https://lnkd.in/eczrxM-X

Our biggest problem has always been that the western part of the united states, or really much of its central region, is sparsely populated. #highspeedrail #usrailways #losangeles #lasvegas

📌 The Journey of America’s 🇺🇸 Railroads 🚂 From quiet lands to the first layout of railway tracks in the industrial era, the last two centuries show the vast progress of the American railway and the bustling urban infrastructure. Timeline: 🔹 1810 - The silence before the symphony. The landscape awaits the tracks that will connect the states together. 🔹 1835 - A glimpse of potential as the first railways appear, promising a revolution in transportation and trade. 🔹 1845 - With steam as their heartbeat, railroads begin to pulse across the country. 🔹 1860 - The network weaves into a web, bringing distant corners of the country into close conversation. 🔹 1869 - A golden spike in Utah celebrates the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad, uniting east and west. 🔹 1895 - The map lights up with a constellation of connections. America is on the move. 🔹 1915 - The golden age of railroads. Tracks blend into the landscape, carrying passengers and goods in unprecedented numbers. 🔹 1990 - As the century closes, the west and east parts of the continent are intersected with several main lines passing through dense urban areas. 🔹 2015+ - Today’s landscape, with evolving cities and growing urban transportation, holds the perspective for future growth. The development of the US railroad over the last two centuries shows the tremendous effort that our ancestors put into building the backbone of our civilization's development. Credits: Steven Bernard (https://lnkd.in/d623FbcP) #AmericanHistory #RailroadHistory #Infrastructure #Innovation #Transportation #Engineering _ _ _ 👍 Like if you find value, re-post ♻️, and follow for more interesting tech, and innovation insights.

Communities across the United States are re-examining highway infrastructure that has historically divided neighborhoods. Arup is working with the Southern California Association of Governments to analyze the existing transportation infrastructure in the region to identify opportunities to reconnect these communities. Learn more about the Highways to Boulevards study here: https://bit.ly/3u5q195 #Arup #Cities #Transportation #Infrastructure